Alex Smith’s ‘season’ rates among NFL’s elite

Last week’s performance against the Ravens marked a not-so-impressive end to Alex Smith’s impressive “season.” In his past 16 starts, the 49ers quarterback has thrown 21 touchdowns, six interceptions and compiled a 92.7 passer rating.

How good is that? Well, it’s not Rodgers or Brady or Brees good, but it’s a better rating than Michael Vick, Matt Ryan and Philip Rivers have posted in their past 16 starts.

Here’s how Smith fits in among the NFL’s top quarterbacks in their past 16 starts (Note: I didn’t crunch numbers for every NFL quarterback, but I don’t think I missed a QB of note. Let me know if you find an omission.)